Photo by Omar MurphyPepperdine President Andrew K. Benton and American Council on Education Senior Vice President Terry Hartle discussed hot-button issues and student civic engagement at the first of Pepperdine Graphic Media's three-part Town Hall series Thursday, Jan. 25.Benton and Hartle took part in a Q&A to discuss Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Net … [Read more...] about PGM Town Hall Discusses How Politics Impact Higher Education
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Staff Editorial: Commit to Community To Foster Understanding
Art by Madeline Duvall "Community" is one of Pepperdine's biggest buzzwords. Students hear it used every year and somehow it finds new meaning as time goes on. Whether the "community" restores a garden, stands for unity, or remembers a student, this conglomeration of individuals finds a space to "unite" on one common goal. The world today is one where one media outlet … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Commit to Community To Foster Understanding
Alumnus Makes Most of Unique Opportunity
Photo courtesy of Elam Mangum The prestigious Leadership Fellow role was not something Elam Mangum, a 2015 graduate, applied for, but for which she was chosen. President Andrew K. Benton and his office staff are taking an opportunity to invest in her, which she said is a great opportunity for her and is why she said she feels so honored. According to President Benton, … [Read more...] about Alumnus Makes Most of Unique Opportunity